Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with a nutty vanilla flavor. Made with high-protein cottage cheese and gluten-free almond flour, these cookies combine sweetness and health effortlessly. Perfect for a nutritious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising on wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including 10 minutes rest/cooling time)
- Yield: 14 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4%)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup almond flour, finely sifted
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base for your cookie dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the finely sifted almond flour and vanilla protein powder, ensuring they are evenly incorporated.
- Mix Dough: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to combine all ingredients gently. Finally, fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with a spoon or your fingers, noting that they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cookie dough will be soft; flatten cookies before baking since they don’t spread much.
- Use finely sifted almond flour for a smoother texture.
- Ensure coconut oil is melted before blending with other wet ingredients.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruits for variety.
